URGENT Message from one of your Members!!

Are you Taxed Enough Already... in Chattanooga???

Posted by: Mark West - August 11, 2010

Taxed Enough Already

Just as Obama got the Healthcare Bill passed over the will of the people, Ron Littlefield has pushed through a 19% property tax increase -- he wanted 33%, a storm water fee increased of 300% for homeowners and 600% on businesses and churches, a 5% sewer tax increase, and raised over 100 permits and fees by 25-900%. And our Mayor did all this in tough economic times and in a year when your property valuation goes up. Then he is annexing county residents against their will at a time when the city does not have the funds to provide services or protection to them.

By his continued action, Mayor Littlefield has demonstrated that he no longer represents the interests of the citizens of Chattanooga. This is why he must be Recalled and replaced by someone who cares for the people he or she is elected to serve.

We have less than 3 weeks remaining in the recall. We have 6,500 signatures on our way to 9,200 valid signatures.

I am asking for your help.

First, would you download and sign the recall petition here: http://chattanoogateaparty.com/RecallRon/

Second, take the petition to your neighbors--- be a Block Captain -- do your block. This is easy!

Third, call your family and friends; some people are using their church list to get others to sign and do their block.

If you have any questions or will volunteer a few hours over the next two weeks you may:

Call...
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4,000 signatures and counting -- Your help is needed -- Recall the Mayor

Posted by: Mark West - August 1, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party Friends:

As of this weekend, the total tally of signatures gathered by all the groups and individuals that have been working on the Recall of Mayor Ron Littlefield is approximately 4,000! This is good news but if we are to hit our goal of 15,000 we need YOUR help THIS WEEK!

Here's how you can help:

Volunteer this Thursday (August 5) Election Day, to help collect signatures at the Polls. Whether it's for two hours, four hours or all day, any amount will be appreciated.
Volunteer to be a Block Captain -- just get the neighbors on your block to sign a Petition.
Contribute to the Cause. Our 4 ads and printing this last week cost $3,181. We have only raised $1,830 so far. And we have at least another $6,000 of expenses still to cover. Can you send $10, $20, $50 or more? If so, send to CTP, PO Box 28357, Chatt, TN 37421. Or you can go to our website and donate with your credit card using PayPal.

Remember, you can download the individual Petition or a 10 signature per page version on our website here: http://chattanoogateaparty.com/gallery.php?id=34&type=file

No doubt you are busy like everyone else. But our time is limited (a little over 3 weeks) and we have a ways to go. So will you pitch in today?

Remember, all politics starts local. This is your chance to impact your government this month in your hometown. Let's send a strong message to the Mayor, city council and other elected officials that our...

http://chattanoogateaparty.com/

Vote in our Poll! Do you support the Mayoral Recall?

Posted by: Mark West - July 21, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party members:

We'd like to get your thoughts about the Recall of Mayor Ron Littlefield that is gaining momentum in the city of Chattanooga (and that the CTP has been supporting). Would you please click on this link and register your opinion to the following question?

"Do you support the Recall of Mayor Ron Littlefield?"

(The Poll is in the right hand column and you will need to be logged in to vote.)

We are only keeping this poll open for 2-3 days so please don't delay in registering your opinion. Thank you.

Mark West
Chattanooga Tea Party

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Vounteers Needed for Recall Ron Initiative -- URGENT!

Posted by: Mark West - July 17, 2010

Dear Friends and Fellow Patriots,

Jim Folkner, Jolee Parry and Charlie Wysong are working diligently to recall Mayor Ron Littlefield. (See link below).

They are really in a crunch right now for folks to help acquire signatures. Could you please donate an hour or so for the effort?

If there's something or someone else that might be able to help, please forward their name and contact information.

Please folks, this effort has a time limit and everyone is working very hard. Please step up and help! Will you commit to getting just 10 signatures yourself? If so, please call:

Jolee Parry 423-305-5448 asap.

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jul/17/effort-recall-mayor-may-be-gaining-steam/

Kindest regards and thanks,

Karen Chastain
Marketing Chair
Chattanooga Tea Party

PS. You can go here to get the latest and download the Petition: http://recallron.com/

Pops in the Park this Saturday! -- Volunteers Needed

Posted by: Mark West - June 29, 2010

URGENT!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR POPS IN THE PARK THIS SATURDAY!!

From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (any of the time in between that you can help).

Help at the CTP table and also distributing material and obtaining signatures for "Recall Ron" campaign.

Bring a chair and water-Food available in and around Coolidge Park.

To volunteer or for more info, call Karen at 423-883-1818 asap.

Help Us Celebrate Our Country!

2010 Tennessee Gubernatorial Race Resources

Posted by: Bryan Haddock - June 28, 2010

In order to assist our Chattanooga Tea Party members with their research of the various candidates who are running for Governor, we have posted the following resources to the Chattanooga Tea Party website:

1. Answers to a Gubernatorial Questionnaire that was posed by the TN Patriot Vetting Committee [link]

2. Summary of Gubernatorial Candidates [link]

3. Summary of Gubernatorial Debate responses [link]

If you would like to see all of the resources that have been collected by the Chattanooga Tea Party regarding the upcoming gubernatorial race, please go the the Chattanooga Tea Party website and click on the "2010 Governor's Race" file box on the right side of the home page, or click here.

We want to thank Sumner United for Responsible Government for their efforts in preparing and sharing this with Tennesseans.

Want to Repeal Obamacare? Read how to here... Urgent Follow through Requested!

Posted by: Mark West - June 28, 2010

CTP Members:

Do you want Congress to Repeal Obamacare? Then you'll want to read this email and follow through today with Congressman Wamp or if you live in another state then contact your particular Congressman. Here's the deal:

Congressman Steve King has a discharge petition against OBAMACARE that the Republican Party and any truly conservative Democrat should be moving aggressively to support. MARSHA BLACKBURN is the ONLY Tennessee Rep. signed on so far! This is a fight we can wage right now and we should be in the thick of it.

Here are the specifics on the discharge petition: http://www.redstate.com/erick/2010/06/28/202-225-2815/#comments

And here are those who have signed on so far: http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis11.htm

I just called Zach Wamp's office and would encourage you to also call Congressman Wamp today and request that he sign on to this. His number is 756-2342 in Chattanooga or (202) 225-3271 in DC. If you need the number for a GA or AL representative you can go here: http://chattanoogateaparty.com/page.php?id=local%20representatives

Thanks in advance for your support of this important measure.

Also, unbelievably, Congressman Eric Cantor has NOT signed on to the petition of the writing of this email. Please call him at 202-225-2815 and request that he do so as well.

Thank you.

Promoting Liberty & Restoring Values...

Mark West

Seniors Affected most by Property Tax Increase

Posted by: Mark West - June 21, 2010

Chattanooga, TN – Senior citizens on fixed incomes are worried about the affects of the proposed property tax increase. After their storm water fees and assessments were recently increased, many seniors are wondering where they are going to get the money to meet their household budgets for food, utilities, and medical care.
     “I’ve had a heart transplant. We live off my small retirement and social security, so any more tax increases would affect our family greatly,” said Joe Myers who is 80 years old and lives on Germantown Road. He believes the local government is out of control. “They waste too much money and need to cut expenditures instead of raising taxes again and again. It’s crazy to think about raising taxes during these times,” Mr. Myers stated.
     Many seniors have planned for retirement and been responsible in their financial decision making. But, many did not anticipate the steady rise of taxes in Chattanooga. Rose Gayle Armstrong who lives in Midfield Acres and is 74 said, “It seems like every year we’ve had a small increase. We thought if we bought a house and got it in the clear we’d be ok.”
     Rose Gayle’s words echoed the sentiments of many people in the Chattanooga area that have recently decided to speak out. “I’ve never gotten involved in anything, but when it’s taking the food off your table that’s when you say this has to stop. Any tax increase is too much,” she concluded.
     Seniors aren’t the...

Expert Says Property Tax Increase Will Hurt Economy, Costs Jobs

Posted by: Mark West - June 10, 2010

Here's an update from Brandon Lewis:

Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga City Council members are still undecided about how to meet budgetary shortfalls. Commercial and residential property owners have expressed their anxieties and fears about what yet another tax increase will do to their businesses and family budgets.

According to one expert, their concerns are well founded. “During these tough economic times, the last thing Chattanoogans should have to face is a property tax increase,” said Justin Owen, director of policy & general counsel of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “A property tax hike will result in taking much-needed resources away from businesses, inevitably causing them to reduce wages, lay off workers, or even worse, close their doors entirely.”

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization that studies the impact of taxes on Tennessee citizens and business across the state of Tennessee. Studies conducted in other states have also concluded that increased taxes on business property result in fewer businesses and fewer jobs.

“The City Council has a pretty easy choice when it comes to closing the budgetary gap,” said Brandon Lewis of www.StopTheTaxIncrease.com . “Councilors can either decide to continue to insulate the city government and workers from the effects of the recession, ignoring the inefficiencies and waste in many departments, or they can raise taxes. Raising taxes will cost many private sector jobs and perhaps place some residents out on the streets.”

Lewis went on to encourage residents and...

High Priority: Your Taxes are going up 33% unless you act NOW.

Posted by: Mark West - June 10, 2010

Your property taxes are about to increase 33%! Don't wait until tomorrow -- Call and Email your city council member today and tell him or her you oppose any tax increase. You can look up your city council rep by entering your street name at
http://www.chattanooga.gov/City_Council/110_council_search.asp

During these tough economic times, the people of Chattanooga are struggling to balance our budgets. Fees and taxes have increased enough already. With this proposal, average household property taxes will increase $400-700 or more per year. Business owners will be forced to layoff employees and raise prices due to this proposed tax increase.

Imagine asking for a 33% raise at work, especially in these times! Ask your council member to oppose any property tax increase and balance the budget by cutting back and only funding those necessary government functions.

Send this email to everyone you know! Spread the word! The tax hike will certainly pass unless you take action!

District 1: Deborah Scott, Phone: 425-7858
Email: scott_d@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 2: Sally Robinson, Phone: 757-5334
Email: robinson_sa@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 3: Pam Ladd, Phone: 757-5344
Email: ladd_p@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 4: Jack Benson, Phone: 757-5196
Email: benson_j@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 5: Russell Gilbert, Phone: 757-5332
Email: gilbert_r@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 6: Carol Berz, Phone: 425-7852
Email: berz_c@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 7: Manuel Rico, Phone: 425-7856
Email: rico_m@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 8: Andraé McGary, Phone: 757-5364
Email: mcgary_a@mail.chattanooga.gov

District 9: Peter Murphy, Phone: 757-5367
Email: murphy_p@mail.chattanooga.gov

Thank You.

REMINDER: Show your Opposition to the Mayor's 33% Tax Increase Proposal!

Posted by: Mark West - June 7, 2010

Friends,

REMINDER: Show your Opposition to the Mayor's 33% Property Tax Increase Proposal

WHEN: Tuesday, June 8

WHERE: Chattanooga City Council, 1000 Lindsay St.

TIME: 5PM - 7PM (protest begins at 5; meeting at 6)

URGENT: We do not have much more time to make our point. Don't miss this event!

Thank you.

Mark West, CTP

More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122268404480131&ref=mf

and: http://www.stopthetaxincrease.com/

Property Tax Alert - Time is Running Out

Posted by: Mark West - June 4, 2010

Dear Friend,

You may often find yourself wondering: How can my local, city, and state governments increase my taxes, pass terrible legislation, or infringe on my rights? How can they create programs and positions that are inefficient, costly, and permanent? Why can’t the government work within a simple budget?

You know, I’ve asked myself the same question, and here’s what I’ve concluded: WE LET THEM! Voter apathy and old-fashioned laziness have gotten us into quite a mess over the past few years.

And, regarding the pending property tax increase, I’m afraid if we don’t act soon, it will likely be too late. You may stand to lose hundreds or even thousands of your hard earned dollars. Chattanooga citizens stand to lose tens of millions.

So here’s what I’d like to ask you to do:

#1 - Please donate at this link: http://www.stopthetaxincrease.com/help-the-fight Contributions will go for the following Phase 1 Goals. They are listed in order of importance.

PHASE 1 Tax Opposition

#1 - Mailer w/Return to Recent Voters - 11,591 houses   $4,297.10
#2 - Phone calls to Recent Voters   $650.00
#3 - Stop the Tax Increase Yard Signs - 300 Signs   $600.00
#4 - WGOW Radio Advertising - Two Weeks Heavy   $3,260.00

Total   $8,807.10

#2 – Arrange a group meeting with your Council Representative. Find 2 or 3 people who oppose the tax increase in your district (perhaps you and your spouse or a close neighbor) and arrange a...

Voice your Opposition to Mayor Littlefield's 33% Tax Increase Proposal

Posted by: Mark West - May 31, 2010

Join us this Tuesday as we repeat last week's property tax hike protest. See the news coverage from last week's protest below as well as details on the upcoming protest.

video from Channel 12 news
http://wdef.com/video/local_tea_party_protests_property_tax_increase/05/2010

Taxed
Enough
Already

A Call to Action

Last week we protested at the City Council Meeting, and I am asking that we protest again this week. Council members will begin discussing the 2010 budget in committee meetings this Tuesday at 2pm. These meetings are open to the public, but have little opportunity for the public to speak. We will again gather at the City Council building at 1000 Lindsay Street at 5pm to protest prior to the 6pm meeting. The Council meeting usually lasts about one hour and a few of us will be given 3 minutes to address the council at the end of the meeting. Last week Councilman Manny Rico allowed 5 people to speak on the issue. Hopefully we will have the same 15 minutes this week.

Also at this week's protest Jim Folkner will be present with Mayoral Recall petitions. All those that live in Chattanooga will be encouraged to sign the petition. Jim will also be recruiting volunteers to assist him with collecting signatures. His petition is based on the following :

"Count 1: The Mayor has requested large and unnecessary storm water fees and permit increases to cover four years of negligence in handling these permits.

"Count 2: The Mayor...

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Say "NO" to Mayor Littlefield's 33% increase in Property Taxes

Posted by: Mark West - May 21, 2010

Taxed
Enough
Already

A Call to Action

Chattanooga's Mayor Ron Littlefield has presented the City Council with a proposed budget that raises property taxes 33%. In these difficult economic times and following a new storm water run off tax and a recent property assessment which has raised many people's property tax, the Mayor proposed to raise the property tax rate by $0.64 per $100 assessed. This is a 33% rate increase. While many of us are adjusting our own budgets to account for a reduced income, the Mayor wants to increase the City's income by taking some of our income. We cannot afford any government expansion.

I would like to ask all those who can attend to make it to next Tuesday's 6pm City Council meeting. Please bring signs and wear Tea Party related shirts. Signs should all be family appropriate. I suggest sings like:

Taxed Enough Already!
No New Taxes!
Born Free. Taxed to Death.

Parking will be tight so please arrive early. We will gather in front of the City Council building as early as 5pm and enter the meeting at 6pm. The meeting usually last about an hour, and at the end of the meeting the floor will be opened to persons wishing to address the council. This will be our opportunity to speak. Each person will have about 3 minutes to address the City Council with their concerns. Please keep your statements related to the recent and the proposed tax increases. If you...

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Please note correction: An intimate luncheon with Rep. Steve King

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - May 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CORRECTION OF A PREVIOUS POST

You are cordially invited to an intimate luncheon with Representative Steve King, Keynote Speaker of the Tennessee Tea Party Coalition’s First Annual Convention.

Rep. King is a Republican Congressman representing the 5th District of Iowa.

Endorsed by the National Rifle Association
Scored 100% on the Focus on the Family Action
Congressional Scorecard

When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 12 noon

Where: The Clarion Hotel, 1100 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

Menu: Choice of Prime Rib, Roasted Chicken Breast, or Vegetarian Fettuccine.

$150 per plate
Limited Seating

Please RSVP by email with menu choice by May 14th to:

gregg@juster.com

Checks should be made out to: Steve King For Congress

and mailed to:

Gregg Juster

55 E Main #304

Chattanooga, TN 37408

National Day of Prayer

Posted by: Mark West - May 5, 2010

Friends and Members:

These days in America it seems popular to diminsh the value and importance of God, religion and prayer -- particularly in the public square. However, our Founding Fathers understood and frequently spoke of the importance of God, religion, morality and prayer. Consider just a few of their quotes:

Benjamin Franklin: "God Governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? ...I therefore beg leave to move that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business..."

George Washington: "Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports."

Abraham Lincoln: "Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us. It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.”

This Thursday our nation will once again observe the annual National Day of Prayer. And certainly it would appear that we need prayer and God's intervention more than ever.

In Chattanooga there are at least a couple of events that you may want to consider attending. They are:

1. Abbas House (Central Baptist of Hixson) - 5208 Hixson Pike; 875-9311; 11:30AM - 1:00PM. (I will be attending this event along...

Join the Tennessee Tea Party Coalition in Gatlinburg

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - May 3, 2010

The Tennessee Tea Party Coalition is hosting a weekend of seminars and special events Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The schedule includes seminars on The Constitution, free markets, tax reform and grassroots activism; discussion panels on state sovereignty and the 10^thAmendment, featured speakers including Iowa Congressman Steve King, a gubernatorial debate, and the opportunity to meet and greet federal and state candidates running for office this year.

For Chattanooga Tea Party activists looking to take the next steps forward, this could be a great opportunity to learn how to get more involved – and how to get more effective.

For more information, visit the Tennessee Tea Party Coalition website at: http://tennesseeteapartycoalition.com/

http://maps.google.com/places/us/tn/chattanooga/tombras-ave/1517/-east-ridge-community-center?gl=us

Political Precinct Caucus - Republican Party

Posted by: Mark West - April 28, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party Members:

While the Chattanooga Tea Party is non-partisan and does NOT endorse a particular party or candidate, I thought I would make you aware of the Republican Precinct Caucus that is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, April 29 beginning at 6:30PM, in case you might be interested in attending. The Caucus is being held at the East Ridge Community Center (1517 Tombras Avenue) to elect the delegates who will cast their votes two weeks later on May 13 (at the same time and location) for the Republican nominee to replace Chancellor Howell Peoples.

Thank you.

Mark West, Pres.

Chattanooga Tea Party

MAP to East Ridge Community Center:

Chattanooga Tea Party Essay Contest Winner

Posted by: Bryan Haddock - April 26, 2010

As many of you know, the Chattanooga Tea Party held an essay contest in conjunction with the Tax Day Tea Party. The winner of the essay contest is Ryan Moss, a 10th grader at Calhoun High School.

We wish to congratulate Ryan for his accomplishment and share his essay with everyone in the CTP community, so here it is:

CTP Tax Day Tea Party Essay Contest

Winning Essay

submitted by Ryan Moss, Calhoun High School

Over the course of American history, we have had many great leaders from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan, but our best leaders were the first ones. The Founding Fathers were great men who devoted their lives to fighting a corrupt empire and giving liberty to normal, everyday people. The Founders established this great country so that everyone after them could live freely in a Republic founded on the morals of Christianity. Sadly, we have strayed from these basic liberties and principles that the Founders granted us. These liberties include the right to say and think whatever we want, believe whatever we want, defend ourselves however we deem necessary, and live a life that we have full control over, free from the powers of a corrupted central government. Due to the same corruption we were to be free from, we allowed ourselves to be tricked by the Federal Government and we have lost or are about to lose these central freedoms.

“These are the times that try men’s souls,” was a phrase first used by one of our...

Tax Day Tea Party Student Essay Contest

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - March 31, 2010

The Chattanooga Tea Party and North GeorgiaTea Parties is pleased to announce The Tax Day Essay Contest to help generate citizen interest in reading and understanding The Constitution in context with current events.

The contest is open to the public, with entries divided into three divisions: College, High School (grades 9-10), High School (grades 11-12).

Central Theme: "What are the principles of liberty enshrined by our Founding Fathers in the Constitution and how have we departed from them." Used as a title or part of a title, the central theme does not count toward your word count.

Criteria: No more than 500 words, double-spaced, word-processed (or clearly printed if computer is unavailable), using black ink in size 12 font) faxed to (423) 305-1304 by no later than Friday, 5 p.m. (ET), April 9, 2010. A completed cover sheet (see below) must accompany the fax. Alternatively, the writer may scan and email the essay and completed cover sheet to carolgrohn@comcast.net. Each page of the essay must have the writer’s name at the top left followed by a blank line (does not count in the word count).

References: Please credit any references used on a separate sheet of paper and this page does not count toward your word-count.

General: All writers must complete the accompanying cover sheet and submit it along with their essays; essayists age 17 or less must also include the name of their parent or guardian and the signature of the parent on the completed cover sheet.

Health Care Freedom March on Nashville

Posted by: Mark West - March 28, 2010

CALLING CHATTANOOGA AREA PATRIOTS

PLEASE TAKE ACTION!

ACTION: WEDNESDAY, March 31 - We need HUNDREDS state-wide to travel to Nashville for the 10 AM Comm. Vote & urge our Atty. General to join the other 13 states that have already filed lawsuits against the fed gov't. The Health Care Act is likely a tie vote, so your calls & presence are vital. (See directions to Legislative Plaza at bottom)

ACTION: MON. & TUES. PRIOR TO THE VOTE- STATE-WIDE PHONE BLITZ - Just list off the 5 state sovereignty bill numbers below when you call or email and urge them to vote YES on each of them:

HB3433: Healthcare Freedom Act sponsored by Rep. Bell and Senator Beavers: Prevents Tennesseans from being forced to purchase federal health insurance. The comm. is split 6 dems/6 rep., however, Rep. Bell's office has told us they do believe that one or more of the Dems. on the Subcommittee could be persuaded into voting YES on HB3433 if contacted by concerned citizens throughout the state. To pass HB3433 either one or more Dems must vote for the bill or the Speaker of the House Kent Williams must be urged to come to the meeting and vote as allowed under House Rule 65. Kent Williams is a co-sponsor of the bill.

HJR745: Tennessee Constitutional Amendment sponsored by Rep. Lynn: Prohibits laws or rules that would compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system.

HB2622: Prohibits...

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Share CTP's April 15 Tax Day Tea Party Event on Facebook with Your Family and Friends

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - March 27, 2010

Fellow Tea Partiers, let's double the crowd we had last year and bring as many friends and family members as we can to the April 15 Tax Day Tea Party event at Coolidge Park. Please go to the CTP's Facebook page and share the event information with your Facebook friends. Let's keep stoking the fires and build to a successful November election. Take a stand and make your voice heard in Nashville and Washington!

Candidates' Answers to 3rd District Congressional LiberTea Debate Questions

Posted by: Mark West - March 27, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party Members:

We are pleased to be able to post the 3rd District Candidates' answers to the 38 questions that were asked at and/or prepared for the Congressional LiberTea Debate sponsored by the Chattanooga Tea Party last month.

You can find all of the questions and the Candidates answers here: http://chattanoogateaparty.com/libertea/debateanswers.htm

We trust that the Candidates' written answers to these questions will assist you in gaining a better understanding of the positions of each Candidate.

Keep in mind that most, if not all, of the Candidates will be attending the Chattanooga Tea Party's upcoming Tax Day Tea Party Rally on April 15th at Coolidge Park from 4PM - 8PM. While the Candidates themselves will not have a speaking part in the Event Program, we are providing them with the opportunity to set up a table or booth to meet with you and to answer additional questions that you might have. So I would encourage you to take advantage of this additional occasion to meet the Candidates up close and in a personal manner. In our opinion, these are excellent ways to get to know just who they are and what they believe.

Finally, thank you for your continued interest and participation in this vital aspect of our republican form of government. If We the People shun our duties in this regard, we truly have no basis to decry the corrupt and ineffective government that we most surely will deserve.

Respectfully and with the desire to Promote Liberty & Restore Values...

Mark West, President

Chattanooga Tea

Protests Planned in Nashville

Posted by: Mark West - March 19, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party member:

Are you infuriated over the continued arrogance of our elected officials by their willful defiance of "We the People"? Do you feel it's time once again to communicate to them that if our voices continue to fall on deaf ears they will soon be expelled from their cozy positions? Then join 1000's of other fellow Tennesseans in Nashville this Saturday, or next Tuesday or Wednesday. Here are the details from the Tennessee Tea Party in Franklin, TN:

SATURDAY (3/20):

Protest Government Healthcare Takeover!!! Bring your signs and patriot friends. Let’s show Cooper, Gordon, Davis, Tanner and the rest in D.C. how we feel about this government takeover. There will also be a petition to sign to help get the Health Care Freedom Act passed in the State of Tennessee.

Tennessee State Capitol - NOON
600 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, TN 37243

TUESDAY (3/23):

Encampment at the Capitol beginning at 10:00am on Tuesday 3/23 and remain there until the State Legislature votes on the Tennessee Health Care Freedom Act. The Health Care Freedom Bill was passed by the State Senate over one month ago. This bill asserts our state sovereignty from participating in the Federal Healthcare Bill. Currently it is languishing in the Industrial Sub Committee. In light of what is occurring in D.C., we must get this bill passed. Time is of the essence! Several states, thirty-four, have already passed a similar bill. WHY NOT TENNESSEE?

They will also vote on other crucial bills that are important in drawing the line of...

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Wear Your Tea Party Spirit!

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - February 25, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party members: Help spread the Tea Party message and show our unity! Get your CTP t-shirts, polo shirts and bumper stickers (removable vinyl) at the next Tea Party event!

These items will be available at Saturday's 3rd District LiberTEA Debate, Tea Party monthly meetings and movie nights. Remember, all the proceeds from the sale of these items go directly to Chattanooga Tea Party's efforts in "Promoting Liberty and Restoring Values.” (Remember, we are a non-profit organization).

To order (in multiples of 10) or to find out more, contact Karen Chastain at 423-883-1818 or via e-mail at c2cconsulting@yahoo.com.

Chattanooga Tea Party February Monthly Meeting Features Two Candidates

Posted by: Brendan Jennings - February 15, 2010

Chattanooga Tea Party's February monthly meeting will feature two candidates for public office. Mark DeVol is an independent candidate for 3rd Congressional District U.S. House of Representatives seat held since 1995 by Zach Wamp. Mr. DeVol is a business owner of DeVol Millwork in Anderson County and his website is www.devol2010.com. Mr. Hullander is owner of Hullco Exteriors in Chattanooga and he has served for 12 years on the Hamilton County Commission. Regular Tea Party committee reports and other business also will be included on the agenda.

The February meeting will be held Thursday, February 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Creekside Retirement Community, 7511 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga.

Event:Chattanooga Tea Party Monthly Meeting

Time:Thursday, February 18, 2010

Place:Creekside Retirement Community, main dining room

For more information, visit chattanoogateaparty.com.

Chattanooga Tea Party Sendoff Rally

Posted by: Bryan Haddock - August 7, 2009

As many of you know, we’ll be sending a contingent of our local patriots to march on Washington, D.C. in the 9/12 gathering at the Capitol Building.

We would like to be there as our “delegates” load the bus and embark on this journey to let them know that they represent us all, as Chattanooga area residents tired of an oppressive Federal Government. Thursday, September 10, 2009, we’re going to be having a Chattanooga Tea Party Sendoff Rally to let them know that we’re all behind them.

Please mark your calendars now and make sure you get the word out to all patriots who may be interested in showing their support for these who will be heading to our nation’s capital to protest, as representatives of us all.

Details:

Who: The Chattanooga Tea Party
What: CTP Sendoff Rally: Sending our Delegates to Washington, D.C.
Where: To Be Determined
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 (Time To Be Determined… will be in the evening)
Why: To show our support for those who are going to be joining the march on Washington, D.C.

If you or anyone you know is interested in helping to plan this rally, please contact Bryan Haddock at bryan@chattanoogateaparty.com.

Westview Elementary School Annexation Meeting

Posted by: Mark West - August 3, 2009

Chattanooga Tea Party Friends:

There will be a community meeting regarding Annexation at Westview Elementary School on East Brainerd Road, TONIGHT, MONDAY, August 3rd. at 6:30pm.

Everyone on both sides of the issue, both city and county residents, are cordially invited to attend. The focus of this meeting will be on residents in the East Brainerd area, but anyone in Chattanooga and/or Hamilton County are encouraged to attend.

Confirmed attending will be County Mayor Claude Ramsey, Sheriff Jim Hammond, County Commissioners, Reuben Taylor, and other elected officials. Attorney Gary Starnes will make a presentation regarding annexation law.

Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns to elected county officials.

You can find out more about this issue at: http://www.hcraa.org/

I look forward to seeing many of you at this meeting tonight.

Mark West